And it was all cooked on Big Green Eggs, ceramic cooker/smokers that make any backyard meatmeister into a celebrity chef.

Like Leroy and Judy McMillin from Spring, Texas, who go by their Egghead names, Spring Chicken and Spring Hen.

The McMillins and a host of other Eggheads will nest on the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center again this year on May 12, the Saturday before Mother’s Day, hence the name “The Mother of All Eggfests.” They will spend the day cooking and serving pig candy and other smoky delights to visitors.

But be forewarned: There is a catch. The goal of the event is to turn innocent tasters into Eggheads. All the once-used Eggs cooked on during the event will be available for purchase at a big discount. Talk about a hot deal!

An Eggfest is the ideal place to learn whether you want to become an Egghead, since you will have the opportunity to observe people cooking a wide range of foods on Big Green Eggs. “If you taste something you would like to know more about, by all means ask the cook,” said Leroy McMillin. “All Eggheads love to share information. Nothing is off limits; there are no secrets. We gladly share what we know.”

The Mother of all Eggfests is sponsored by Morrison Supply, Paragon Distributing, Brookshire’s Grocery and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center. Everything you need to know about the event, preregister to cook or taste and reserve a Big Green Egg for purchase is at http://athenseggfest.wordpress.com/.